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Booked cottage number 1 back in January for an October break for four people and dogs. It was hard to find a cottage taking three dogs. Stumbled across Helvellyn Cottages and what a lucky find. Beautiful cottage with secure garden, walks right on the doorstep, really well equipped (didn't need half the stuff I brought!), beautiful views, a great little pub just a stroll away and cosy log burner in case the (really warm) central heating wasn't enough. The owners kindly left wine, eggs, cheese, bread and firewood making the first evening after a long journey easy and comfortable. We all had a lovely time, very relaxing and the dogs loved the walks. I can highly recommend this place and in an ideal world would love to live here. A very peaceful and beautiful place. Thanks so much!

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Liked best:Location and condition of the property.

Liked least:Did not like the soft main bedroom mattress and a larger bed would have been perfect but only a small minus point due to personal taste.

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The cottage was amazing and had everything that we could need. We arrived on the Friday afternoon with my partner and two friends. We did shopping before we got there but realised afterwards that a short drive away is Morrisons in the Penrith town centre. There is also a local shop that sells most things such as cereal, bread, etc.

We stayed in the cottage with a garden which was really helpful as we had 2 dogs so knowing they were safe and could not wander to far was nice.

If your are looking for a weeks holiday in the uk then this place is perfect for walking, and exploring, it's also nice if you just fancy a weekend break to shut the door and relax in front of the log fire,

We are already planning another trip for when we are not studying.

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Liked best:The views that surrounded the entire cottage

Liked least:Not having more days booked

Travelling group:Friends

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Couldn't fault our first visit to this cottage, Warm cosy cottage, and dog friendly. Everything as the website said. Warm welcome when we collected the keys, they took us to the cottage to show us around. Wood burner was lovely bonus .Welcome pack was a lovely touch with a nice bottle of red wine .Fantastic cottage and brilliant walks direct from the door without Moving the car. Brilliant week to celebrate our sons 18th Birthday . Bonus of good weather with snow still on top of the fells. Hope to return later in the year ! Thank you Rob & Emma x

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Liked best:All of it!

Travelling group:Teenagers

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Firstly, the area around here was my favourite area I went to after a week in the Lake District. It has a nice combination of not being too central but central enough and on the edge of a beautiful lake with lovely walks right off the doorstep. The cottage was nice but probably not as nice as I had been expecting after reading the previous trip advisor reviews. It is well equiped, and it is comfortable so really these are minor quibbles but after spending some time renting cottages in New Zealand this would rarely only rank as average. The booking process was swift and easy and the hosts respected our privacy, and although we didnt need to contact them, we were left in no doubt that they would have been quick to sort any problems out.

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Liked best:The area

Liked least:Not quite as nice a cottage as I had expected

Travelling group:Friends

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I travelled with my husband, two children (age 7 & 9) and a dog to stay at cottage number 1 - honestly I thought the cottage would be a bit small and we would spend the week tripping over each other - but no it was bliss.

The cottage is in a fabulous location (we could have not used the car all week), there are several low level and high walks straight from the cottage.

We walked every day - I thought we would eat out every night but the cottage was so nice to come back to we only ate out twice. There are a few shops in the village but they are not great I would take enough food next visit or apparently ASDA deliver!

The towels and bedding are beautiful (the sort of thing you would have in your own home - not the sort of thing you would expect from a holiday rental) The kitchen was well equipped with a nice big fridge.

With regards to the mattress in the main room - it must have been replaced because we found it very comfortable.

The cottage is a great get away from it all as we had NO mobile signal BLISS! only vodaphone get a reception.

The owners were very welcoming and even came to remove a tick from our dog for us.

If you are thinking of booking this property - not think about it DO IT you will not be disappointed

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Liked best:Location and comfort

Liked least:That we only stayed for a week

Travelling group:Family with Young Children

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Lovely cosy cottage with a real homely feel,the woodburner a must on a cold chilly day after a days walking. Emma & Rob provide a wonderful personal service taking you to the cottage and provide a lovely welcome pack .Location is perfect,just far enough out of the village to give it that getaway from it all feel with some great walks from the door step, the car has never been used so less on a holiday.The Travellers Rest pub,a short stroll down the hill is worth a visit or two! Would definately recomend Helvellyn cottages to anyone.

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Travelling group:With Spouse/Partner

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